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Patsy Sims vs. Burgess--O. S. 192; N. S. 68--Bill, 1809. Oratrix
is Patsy Sims by her guardian, Hudson Martin, Jr., of Nelson
County. Her father, John A. Syms, died many years ago intestate,
leaving oratrix, only child, and widow Jane, then residing in
Hanover. Jane married Edward Burgess and removed to Kenawha County, who sold John Syms's land in
Hanover to Robert Snead. In April last, Patsey was 16 years old.
Jane Burgess was originally Jane Anderson. Patsey was born after
her father's death, who only lived 18 months to 2 years after
marriage. Mildred Walker deposes in Louisa: Betsey Anderson was her
aunt, and Jane and John Sims were her cousins. Sims was drowned and
was son of David Sims and brother of Benj. Sims, also of Mathew
Sims. Betty Anderson was aunt of Jane. Will of Elizabeth Anderson,
5th October, 1796. Proved 15th March, 1797, in Hanover. Will of
Henry Anderson of Hanover. Sons, William, Stephen, Charles,
Michael; daughters, Lecelia, Jane, Sarah; brother, Robert. Dated
10th September, 1783. Proved in Hanover, 3d February, 1785.